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source: www.history.com

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Muhammad Ali reflect on the meaning of his name

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Muhammad Ali reflect on the meaning of his name

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source: Bay Area Television Archive at San Francisco State University.

footage: press conference, 06.1967

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KTVU news footage from June 30, 1967 featuring scenes from a press conference by Muhammad Ali, who explains the cultural significance of a recent decision to change his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali. Ali states: "Muhammad means one who's worthy of all praises and one who's praiseworthy and Ali means the most high. But Clay only meant dirt with no ingredients ... Cassius Clay was the name of the white slave master." He goes on to point out how names are closely linked to stereotypes of both national and ethnic identity and when a reporter ask if he intends to change his name 'legally', Ali rejects the idea that he must ask permission to choose his own name. Please note: different scenes from the same press conference may be viewed in KRON-TV footage shot on the same day. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.

This 16mm film print was remastered in 4K (4096 x 2970) using a Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, in June 2022.

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Muhammad Ali reflects on the name Cassius Clay

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KTVU news footage from June 30, 1967 featuring scenes from a press conference by Muhammad Ali, who explains the cultural significance of a recent decision to change his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali. Ali states: "Muhammad means one who's worthy of all praises and one who's praiseworthy and Ali means the most high.

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source: audiobook version of Becoming Kareem, 2017

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BECOMING KAREEM by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld Read by the Author - Audiobook Excerpt by HachetteAudio

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The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the basketball court as an adult, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s life was packed with “coaches” who taught him right from wrong and led him on the path to greatness. His parents, coaches Jack Donahue and John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and many others played important roles in Abdul-Jabbar’s life and sparked him to become an activist for social change and advancement. The inspiration from those around him, and his drive to find his own path in life, are highlighted in this personal and awe-inspiriting journey.

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Using what you've just learned about Muhammad Ali and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, what can you guess and deduce about civil rights activist Malcolm X?

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source: www.nameberry.com Elisabeth P. Waugaman, “Black Baby Names: African-American traditions”, 2014

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Using the information in this article, create a timeline using the model attached below.
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source: Oprah Winfrey Network, Masterclass, 2017

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Shaquille O'Neal Explains the Meaning Behind His Unique Name | Oprah’s Master Class | OWN

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1. Compare what you've learned about Shaquile O'Neal with what you know about M. Ali, K. Abdul-Jabbar and M. X

2. Where does Shaquile O'Neal's story fit, on the timeline which you produced?

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source: Freakonomics: the movie, 2010

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White Names vs. Black Names: Freakonomics Movie

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source: Stephen Levitt & Stephen Dubner, Freakonomics, 2006